I really wanted to join one of the local REIAs here and seeing names of people associated with NR showing up with them makes me hold off from this plan.

These revelations followed closely on the heels of an Associated Press story reported on August 4th by the Austin American Statesman disclosing Carona's fiscal improprieties.

Does anyone know of a good REIA near Downey, CA. (Los Angeles Region)?

Every day I am picking someone elses brain on here and other websites in conjunction with business associates, family members, etc.

The best part about wholesaling is that there is almost no risk (except the $10 deposit)As far as social/sales skills: When most of us start out in this business we have zero skills.

I have a Terms sheet from them (actually the letter head is Quick Funding - based out of NY) and was worried about the large upfront fee they are requesting.I have found a blog/forum that talks about them a bit if that would help you - the ssite is as follows: http://www.brokeruniverse.com/grapevine/thread/?

Dan hit the nail on the head.

While they are cheap, there are so many foreclosures and vacancies that condo associations are not collecting the fees.

I haven't been giving all my money to the bank though; I've been saving it where I can access it, just in case something like job loss reared it's ugly head.

Thanks to the both of you for the input.Yes, Wheatie...you pretty much nailed the numbers on the head...my monthly expenses (P&I, taxes, insurance, HOA/maintenance fees) will be just under $900.